Protein Makeup
How many amino acids are there?
There are 20 different amino acids
What larger catagory is Kwashiorkor a part of?
Kwashiorkor is a form of malnutrition and is catagorized as a very severe form of protein deficiency.
What kinds of meats have the most protein?
Foods with the most protein are usually lean meat, poultry and fish.
How many essential amino acids are there?
Out of the 20 amino acids, 9 of them are essential and can be derived from animal products.
What can Kwashiorkor cause in our bodily functions?
This illness can causefluid retention in tissue and swelling in the abdomen, and often creates emaciation in the limbs but swelling in the hands and feet.
What kinds of cheese contain the most protein?
Cheeses like Parmesan, Swiss, and Gruyère have the highest content of protein out of all cheeses
What percentage of our body is made up of protein?
Protein makes up 18-20% of our body weight.
What causes Kwashiorkor?
This disease is caused by little to no protein consumption due to a very poor diet.
What kind of protein are peanuts?
They are a source of plant based protein, and are nutritionally equivilant to animal protein.
Which plant-based foods are considered complete proteins?
Quinoa, soy and amaranth are some of the only plant foods that contain all 9 essential amino acids
Who is the most suseptable to Kwashiorkor?
Children between the ages of 3-5 are most effected by this illness as well as pregnent women and elderly people.
How much protein does the average person need daily?
10-35% of your diet should consist of protein like lean meats, eggs and dairy.
What functions do the 9 essential amino acids carry out?
They make enzymes and hormones as well as repaire tissue and carrying out various bodily functions.
What health complications can this illness futher cause?
It causes hair loss, dermatitis, fatty liver disease, hypoglycemia, hypothermia, cirrhosis, and liver failure.
What does RESOMAL stand for?
rehydration solution for malnutrition.